Description

Study Spanish at the beach in Pichilemu, Chile! Learn to surf and speak Spanish in one of coastal Chile's most historic beach towns.

The Pichilemu Institute of Language Studies is dedicated to offering English and Spanish language studies in a friendly and professional atmosphere.

Pichilemu, conveniently located just three hours from the airport and capital city of Santiago, provides a great learning environment in a tranquil rural setting on Chile's Pacific coast.

PILS program includes:
- Independent study in small groups or private classes
- Intensive Language Programs All year
- University Credit Options for 10 undergrad US Spanish courses
- U. de Bolivariana approved certificate for non US students
- Optional field trips and excursions

Highlights

Study Spanish in a rural setting with clean air and water. Pichilemu is popular for its surfing waves thus is a magnet for an eclectic mix of travelers from around the world. Walk and ride bicycles with ease from beach to beach and from class to your accommodation. Accommodations are plenty and affordable. You can choose from beach cabins, various hostels, or homestays. There is a plethora of off time outdoor activities and school organized excursions to other places in the central region.

Travel Types

• BackPacking Abroad
• Birdwatching
• Camping
• Cycling (Mountain)
• Cycling (Road/Touring)
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Heritage Tourism
• Hiking
• Homestay
• Horseback Riding
• Kayaking (Sea)
• Kitesurfing/Kiteboarding
• Language Immersion
• Photography
• Student Tours
• Surfing
• Trekking
• Vacation Packages

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD 8 - 15 per hour

Program Fees Include:

We offer private classes, group classes, and intensive courses. Prices are based on the amount of classes you take, the type of accommodation, and how many extra excursions and activities you join.

Credit Available

yes

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Pichilemu Language School (OLAS -CHILE)'s Mission Statement

The Pichilemu Institute of Language Studies is a Spanish language school offering intensive, semi-intensive, and University credit Spanish classes. We are located in Chile's surf city, Pichilemu. At PILS you can learn Spanish, receive college credit, go surfing, windsurfing, mountain biking, wine touring, and more!

Year Founded

2005